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Selecting Pond Pumps
Selecting a pond pump has several factors including head height, pipe diameter, water volume and many other specifics.

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
4 hours ago5 min read


Nitrogen Cycle – What it is & Why it is Important
The Nitrogen cycle is a crucial process important to help achieve and maintain balance backyard ponds

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Advantages for Using Aerators
Why Dissolved Oxygen Levels in Ponds are Important Aerator systems can benefit the ecological balance of ponds by providing a continuous oxygen source crucial for healthy fish, plants and beneficial bacteria. Having an aerator in your pond is like having a dissolved oxygen insurance policy- if your pump fails you have a backup system to provide the air your pond needs to provide a healthy ecosystem. When diffusers are placed near the bottom of ponds they infuse subsurfac

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Why Dissolved Oxygen Levels in Ponds are Important
Oxygen is one of the most important factors that influences the biological balance in ponds. The amount of dissolved oxygen (D.O.) available in ponds is quite low, around 8-12mg/l (8-12ppm) compared to the air we breathe in the atmosphere which contains about 20% oxygen (or 200,000ppm). Oxygen is dissolved into ponds in 3 main ways - by the atmosphere, pond plants and aeration supplied by the movement of water. Plants and algae are important suppliers of oxygen during d

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Feeding Your Pond Fish During the Fall & Spring Seasons
Fall and spring are crucial times to monitor when and how much you feed your pond fish. During the fall months as the days grow shorter and the nights become longer, this dramatically cools our pond water. Fall is time to winterize, tidy up your pond and reduce your feedings of your pond fish, until you completely stop during winter. Sometime in April-in early-mid spring, weather depending- we begin to gradually begin to start feeding sparingly a couple of times a week, gradu

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Pond Plants with Fall & Winter Interest
Pond Plants with Fall and Winter Interest are those plants that bloom or display color during the fall months and those that maintain...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Oct 2, 20254 min read


Seasonal Pond Care - Month by Month
Learn how to care for your pond during the seasons, in a month by month breakdown.

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Aug 29, 20257 min read


New Koi Pond Owners Care Tips
learn what new koi pond owners need to do and suggested supplies

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Aug 13, 20254 min read


Replacing a UV Bulb
Pressure Filter with UV A UV or Ultra Violet bulb helps to keep green water at bay whether it is inside a UV clarifier unit or if the UV...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Iris for Ponds and Water Features
Learn about the different types and varieties of Irises that can grow in water gardens and how to maintain them.

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Jul 23, 20257 min read


Cannas for Ponds and Water Features
Cannas are striking plants that bloom summer through fall. They are great for ponds adding structure and vibrant color.

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Jun 29, 20254 min read


Pond Salt, Should You Use It?
Should you add pond salt or not? Learn about the pro'sand con's and decide for yourself

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Pondless Waterfall - Water Feature Care
Pondless waterfalls or "disappearing waterfalls" are a type of water feature that gives you the sound and sight of water flowing through...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Nov 25, 20243 min read


6 Late Summer Pond Tips
#fallwinterpondclass #pondplantsnearme #pondstorenearme #natureperfectpondstore Late summer is a glorious time of the year- warm days and...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Aug 28, 20242 min read


5 Tips for Providing Summer Protection for Your Pond
#summerponds #pondstorenearme #pondplantsarecool Summer is arriving- is your pond ready? Your pond, fish and other critters that live...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Jul 3, 20243 min read


Fish Feeding Tips
#howtofeedpondfish #pondfishnearme #fishfeedingtips We feed our fish to maximize and enhance their vibrant colors, growth, and longevity....

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
May 29, 20243 min read


Eliminating Pond Leaks
#howtodeterminpondleaks #pondmaintenancenearme Pond leaks can be really annoying and troublesome to figure out. I hope this guide will...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
May 1, 20245 min read


How to Clean a Pond in 8 Basic Steps
#howtocleanponds #pondsuppliesnearme #pondmaintenanceservices A “Complete Cleanout” is a process where you completely remove all water...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
May 1, 20245 min read


Should I Feed My Fish During Winter?
#feedingpondfish #feedingfishduringwinter We get a very common question- Should I feed my Fish During Winter? That is a simple answer,...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Fountains and Water Feature Care
Fountains and bubbling water features are a more easy-care option for those who may want a small feature or just want to hear the sound...

Kerri Bailey, BS CH
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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